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Action verbs and linking verbs

Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

An action verb tells what the


Underline the verb in each sentence. subject does.
Write “A” for an action verb and “L” for
linking verb. Ashton ran to the park.

___L__ 1. Your boots are dirty from A linking verb connects the
your walk. subject to words that
describe the subject.
_______ 2. They climbed the tree easily. The girls seemed nervous
yesterday.
_______ 3. The lesson seemed easy.

_______ 4. Franklin rode his bike to my house.

_______ 5. The meal is now too cold.

_______ 6. The man rested his head on his pillow.

_______ 7. This new recipe tastes funny.

_______ 8. Most Saturdays, we clean the house.

_______ 9. The sheets were clean and fresh.

_______ 10. Marty and his friend play hockey.

_______ 11. This dress looks amazing on you.

_______ 12. After supper, finish your homework.

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Answers

___L__ 1. Your boots are dirty from your walk.

___A__ 2. They climbed the tree easily.

___L__ 3. The lesson seemed easy.

___A__ 4. Franklin rode his bike to my house.

___L__ 5. The meal is now too cold.

___A__ 6. The man rested his head on his pillow.

___L__ 7. This new recipe tastes funny.

___A__ 8. Most Saturdays, we clean the house.

___L__ 9. The sheets were clean and fresh.

___A__ 10. Marty and his friend play hockey.

___L__ 11. This dress looks amazing on you.

___A__ 12. After supper, finish your homework.

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Action verbs and linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
An action verb tells what
the subject does.
Underline the verb in each sentence. Write
“A” for an action verb and “L” for linking
My father plays the piano.
verb.
A linking verb connects
___L__ 1. This lamp is too bright for this the subject to words that
room. describe the subject.

_______ 2. The boy looks sad. These glasses appear


dirty to me.
_______ 3. Broccoli is not my favourite
vegetable.

_______ 4. The students walked slowly to the gym.

_______ 5. The bus driver stopped the bus in front on my house.

_______ 6. Dad brought the groceries into the kitchen.

_______ 7. The players were exhausted after the game.

_______ 8. The man put his keys in his pocket.

_______ 9. The snow covered the ground.

_______ 10. Some people are allergic to peanuts.

_______ 11. The cat was asleep on the recliner.

_______ 12. My friend and I went to the mall.

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Action verbs and linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

___L__ 1. This lamp is too bright for this room.

___L__ 2. The boy looks sad.

___L__ 3. Broccoli is not my favourite vegetable.

___A__ 4. The students walked slowly to the gym.

___A__ 5. The bus driver stopped the bus in front on my house.

___A__ 6. Dad brought the groceries into the kitchen.

___L__ 7. The players were exhausted after the game.

___A__ 8. The man put his keys in his pocket.

___A__ 9. The snow covered the ground.

___L__ 10. Some people are allergic to peanuts.

___L__ 11. The cat was asleep on the recliner.

___A__ 12. My friend and I went to the mall.

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Action verbs and linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

An action verb tells what the


Underline the verb in each sentence. subject does.
Write “A” for an action verb and “L” for
linking verb. The teacher read a story.

___A__1. Debra plays soccer in the A linking verb connects the


summer. subject to words that
describe the subject.
_______ 2. My uncle drives a minivan. The child was happy.
_______ 3. Your dad works in an office.

_______ 4. This room is too warm.

_______ 5. My shirt is too small for me now.

_______ 6. Elephants and lions roam the African Savannah.

_______ 7. Her friend collects stamps.

_______ 8. Jake appeared worried this morning.

_______ 9. Mom cleans the windows every spring.

_______ 10. You look comfortable in that shirt.

_______ 11. Oliver cut a circle out of his paper.

_______ 12. Your room smells terrible, time for a clean up.

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Action verbs and linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

___A__ 1. Debra plays soccer in the summer.

___A__ 2. My uncle drives a minivan.

___A__ 3. Your dad works in an office.

___L__ 4. This room is too warm.

___L__ 5. My shirt is too small for me now.

___A__ 6. Elephants and lions roam the African Savannah.

___A__ 7. Her friend collects stamps.

___L__ 8. Jake appeared worried this morning.

___A__ 9. Mom cleans the windows every spring.

___L__ 10. You look comfortable in that shirt.

___A__ 11. Oliver cut a circle out of his paper.

___L__ 12. Your room smells terrible, time for a clean up.

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
An action verb tells what the
Circle the action verbs in the following subject is doing
sentences.

1. The dog fetched the stick.


2. Melanie climbed the stairs two steps at the time.
3. Fred pushed the swing for his little sister.
4. The workers installed a new window in the living room.
5. The children ate all their food.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Circle the action verbs.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with a “V”.

V N
1. Mark hid the key under the welcome mat.

2. Felix entered the room quietly.

3. After dinner, the boys completed their homework.

4. Jane walked her dog to the park after school.

5. The girls played with their mother’s make up.

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Circle the action verbs in the following sentences.

1. The dog fetched the stick.


2. Melanie climbed the stairs two steps at the time.
3. Fred pushed the swing for his little sister.
4. The workers installed a new window in the living room.
5. The children ate all their food.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Circle the action verbs.
1. Answer will vary
2. Answer will vary

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with “V”.

V N
1. Mark hid the key under the welcome mat.

V N
2. Felix entered the room quietly.

N V
3. After dinner, the boys completed their homework.

V N
4. Jane walked her dog to the park after school.

N V
5. The girls played with their mother’s make up

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
An action verb tells what the
Circle the action verb in each sentence. subject is doing

1. Leo leaned his bike against the wall.


2. Polly measured the milk carefully in a measuring cup.
3. Anthony travelled to Japan last summer.
4. Ralph and his brother watched a movie last night.
5. The dog barked at the mailman.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Circle the action verbs.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with a “V”.

N V
1. The car slid all the way into the fence.

2. The athletes practiced all morning.

3. The Girl Scouts sold many cookies this year.

4. His voice carries to the back of the room.

5. The squirrel climbed rapidly up the tree.

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Circle the action verb in each sentence.

1. Leo leaned his bike against the wall.


2. Polly measured the milk carefully in a measuring cup.
3. Anthony travelled to Japan last summer.
4. Ralph and his brother watched a movie last night.
5. The dog barked at the mailman.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Circle the action verb.
1. Answer will vary
2. Answer will vary

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with a “V” above each word.

N V
1. The car slid all the way into the fence.

V N
2. The athletes practiced all morning.

V N
3. The Girl Scouts sold many cookies this year.

N V
4. His voice carries to the back of the room.

V N
5. The squirrel climbed rapidly up the tree.

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
An action verb tells what the
Circle the action verb in each sentence. subject is doing

1. The helicopter hovered above the field.


2. The train travelled fast through the prairies.
3. The snowplow pushed the snow off the road.
4. The cruise ship moved slowly against the waves.
5. Regular cars pollute more than electric cars.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Circle the action verbs.
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with a “V”.

N V
1. The students at that school wear a uniform.

2. The teacher read the entire book.

3. Mr. Brown took his students on a nature walk.

4. My favourite team finished in first place.

5. The players gathered around their coach.

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Action verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Circle the action verb in each sentence.

1. The helicopter hovered above the field.


2. The train travelled fast through the prairies.
3. The snowplow pushed the snow off the road.
4. The cruise ship moved slowly against the waves.
5. Regular cars pollute more than electric cars.

Write two sentences with an action verb in each. Underline the action verb.
1. Answers will vary
2. Answers will vary

There are two words underlined in the following sentences. Identify the
noun with an “N” and the verb with a “V” above each word.

N V
1. The students at that school wear a uniform.

V N
2. The teacher read the entire book.

V N
3. Mr. Brown took his students on a nature walk.

N V
4. My favourite team finished in first place.

V N
5. The players gathered around their coach.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Sometimes verbs have
two parts, a main verb
Underline the main verbs and circle the and a helping verb.
helping verbs.
Examples of helping
1. You should finish your homework verbs: are, is, do, will,
tonight. would, should, has,
have, may or might.
2. It might rain tomorrow.
We have seen that
movie before.
3. Have you seen my keys?

4. Where will you move to?

5. They are thinking about a change in venue.

6. We would like to go with you tomorrow.

7. He is working at the mall this week.

8. I do not want you to get sick.

9. Could you help him with that?

10. He might listen to you.

11. We have done our best.

12. She can borrow this book.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. You should finish your homework tonight.

2. It might rain tomorrow.

3. Have you seen my keys?

4. Where will you move to?

5. They are thinking about a change in venue.

6. We would like to go with you tomorrow.

7. He is working at the mall this week.

8. I do not want you to get sick.

9. Could you help him with that?

10. He might listen to you.

11. We have done our best.

12. She can borrow this book.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Sometimes verbs have
two parts, a main verb
Underline the main verb and circle the helping and a helping verb.
verb.
Examples of helping
1. Janet could go with you. verbs: are, is, do, will,
would, should, has,
2. Luke has been very quiet today. have, may or might.

I would like more


3. Your brothers will take you to the dentist. orange juice.

4. We were swimming in the pool.

5. Did he eat all his vegetables?

6. The teacher will help you if you ask.

7. You should cut your nails.

8. I will get a drink of water?

9. The children are coloring in their books.

10. She does know you are here.

11. They might win this race after all.

12. They have worked so hard.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Janet could go with you.

2. Luke has been very quiet today.

3. Your brothers will take you to the dentist.

4. We were swimming in the pool.

5. Did he eat all his vegetables?

6. The teacher will help you if you ask.

7. You should cut your nails.

8. I will get a drink of water?

9. The children are coloring in their books.

10. She does know you are here.

11. They might win this race after all.

12. They have worked so hard.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Sometimes verbs have


Underline the main verbs and circle the two parts, a main verb
helping verbs. and a helping verb.
1. She has asked you several times. Examples of helping
verbs: are, is, do, will,
2. I will not go to the park. would, should, has,
have, may or might.
3. They are running late. The ice has melted
already.
4. We could try one more time.

5. Have you worn this dress before?

6. They should think about her feelings.

7. Ezra is counting on you.

8. Would you be available in the morning?

9. There has been no progress.

10. He did not make his bed.

11. It might be for the best.

12. I am writing a story.

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Helping verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. She has asked you several times.

2. I will not go to the park.

3. They are running late.

4. We could try one more time.

5. Have you worn this dress before?

6. They should think about her feelings.

7. Ezra is counting on you.

8. Would you be available in the morning?

9. There has been no progress.

10. He did not make his bed.

11. It might be for the best.

12. I am writing a story.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Some verbs form
their past tense with a
Fill in the blanks with the past tense of the verb. completely different
word.
1. The boys (eat) ____________ their supper run – ran
without a complaint. sleep - slept

2. The girls (hear) __________ a weird noise outside their house.

3. Fanny (throw) __________ the ball over the fence.

4. The students (write) __________ their names at the top of the page.

5. Last summer, we (swim) __________ at the lake.

6. Johnny (take) __________ guitar lesson with a great teacher.

7. Your dad (buy) __________ a new car.

8. I (see) __________ you at the park last night.

9. Lila (set) __________ the table before supper.

10. The students (rise) __________ for the national anthem.

11. The children (sing) __________ a song together.

12. Last night, we (go) __________ to the market.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The boys (eat) ___ate___ their supper without a complaint.


2. The girls (hear) ___heard___ a weird noise outside their house.
3. Fanny (throw) ___threw___ the ball over the fence.
4. The students (write) __wrote__ their names at the top of the page.
5. Last summer, we (swim) ___swam___ at the lake.
6. Johnny (take) ___took___ guitar lesson with a great teacher.
7. Your dad (buy) ___bought___ a new car.
8. I (see) ___saw___ you at the park last night.
9. Lila (set) ___set___ the table before supper.
10. The students (rise) ___rose___ for the national anthem.
11. The children (sing) ___sang___ a song together.
12. Last night, we (go) ___went___ to the market.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Some verbs form
their past tense with a
Fill in the blanks with the past tense of the verb. completely different
word:
1. The boy (forget) __________ his helmet in win – won
the garage. say - said

2. She (break) __________ her leg when skiing.

3. The students (fight) __________ over the ball at recess.

4. My mom (drive) __________ us to school this morning.

5. The birds (fly) __________ south for the winter.

6. He (give) __________ his favorite pen to his friend.

7. I (have) __________ all the cards from this series.

8. She (hold) __________ the door for us.

9. Fred (catch) __________ the ball in the air.

10. Your little sister (bite) __________ me!

11. The kids (hide) __________ everywhere in the house.

12. Your aunt (come) __________ for a visit.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The boy (forget) ___forgot___ his helmet in the garage.

2. She (break) ___broke___ her leg when skiing.

3. The students (fight) ___fought___ over the ball at recess.

4. My mom (drive) ___drove___ us to school this morning.

5. The birds (fly) ___flew___ south for the winter.

6. He (give) ___gave___ his favorite pen to his friend.

7. I (have) ___had___ all the cards from this series.

8. She (hold) ___held___ the door for us.

9. Fred (catch) ___caught___ the ball in the air.

10. Your little sister (bite) ___bit___ me!

11. The kids (hide) ___hid___ everywhere in the house.

12. Your aunt (come) ___came___ for a visit.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Some verbs form
their past tense
Fill in the blanks with the past tense of the verb. with a completely
different word.
1. The dog (dig) _________ a hole in the ground.
wake – woke
2. My friend (keep) __________ her promise. know - knew

3. She (think) __________ about her answer before speaking.

4. The leaves (fall) __________ off the trees.

5. The students (get) __________ on the bus.

6. They (ride) _________ their bicycles.

7. Our guests (bring) __________ dessert with them.

8. The girl (draw) __________ a rainbow on her sheet.

9. I (understand) __________ the question.

10. Your father (pay) __________ for our tickets.

11. They (forgive) __________ us.

12. Juliet (find) __________ her glasses.

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Irregular verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The dog (dig) ___dug___ a hole in the ground.

2. My friend (keep) ___kept___ her promise.

3. She (think) ___thought___ about her answer before speaking.

4. The leaves (fall) ___fell___ off the trees.

5. The students (get) ___got___ on the bus.

6. They (ride) ___rode___ their bicycles.

7. Our guests (bring) ___brought___ dessert with them.

8. The girl (draw) ___drew___ a rainbow on her sheet.

9. I (understand) ___understood ___ the question.

10. Your father (pay) ___paid___ for our tickets.

11. They (forgive) ___forgave___ us.

12. Juliet (find) ___found___ her glasses.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
A linking verb connects
Circle the linking verb in each sentence.
the subject to words
that describe the
1. Harmony is tall for her age.
subject.

2. The children were late for supper. His pants are too small.

Examples of linking
3. Jamie’s clothes are dirty.
verbs: am, is, are, was,
were, been, be, being
4. I am the team captain.

5. The runner was worried about the length of the race.

6. Mom’s cupcakes are delicious.

7. The surface of the table is sticky.

8. The girl’s hair was tied in a ponytail.

9. The chips are salty.

10. The bottle is half empty.

11. I am the only one with a white coat.

12. We were early for the show.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Harmony is tall for her age.

2. The children were late for supper.

3. Jamie’s clothes are dirty.

4. I am the team captain.

5. The runner was worried about the length of the race.

6. Mom’s cupcakes are delicious.

7. The surface of the table is sticky.

8. The girl’s hair was tied in a ponytail.

9. The chips are salty.

10. The bottle is half empty.

11. I am the only one with a white coat.

12. We were early for the show.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
A linking verb connects
Circle the linking verb in each sentence.
the subject to words
that describe the
1. The cat’s tail is fluffy.
subject.

2. The elephant’s ears are enormous. Her dress is colorful.

Examples of linking
3. You and your friends are happy today.
verbs: am, is, are, was,
were, been, be, being
4. The movie was very sad.

5. The pancakes were warm and sweet.

6. Your new couch is comfortable.

7. The last book was a hard read.

8. The cards were left on the table.

9. I am the first one in line.

10. Josie is lucky to have a brother like you.

11. The stairs are steep.

12. The grass was too long last week.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The cat’s tail is fluffy.

2. The elephant’s ears are enormous.

3. You and your friends are happy today.

4. The movie was very sad.

5. The pancakes were warm and sweet.

6. Your new couch is comfortable.

7. The last book was a hard read.

8. The cards were left on the table.

9. I am the first one in line.

10. Josie is lucky to have a brother like you.

11. The stairs are steep.

12. The grass was too long last week.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
A linking verb
Circle the linking verb in each sentence.
connects the subject
to words that
1. The carpet is soft under my feet.
describe the subject.

2. The car was on the other side of the street. The dogs were
excited.
3. This book is my favorite one.
Examples of linking
verbs: am, is, are,
4. Her shoes were muddy. was, were, been, be,
being
5. Father’s hands are big and strong.

6. I am the president of my class.

7. The white bowl is smaller than the blue one.

8. The forks in the dishwasher are clean.

9. My feet were cold last night.

10. The teacher’s lesson was too long.

11. My bed is comfortable.

12. Your bicycle is fast.

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Linking verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The carpet is soft under my feet.

2. The car was on the other side of the street.

3. This book is my favorite one.

4. Her shoes were muddy.

5. Father’s hands are big and strong.

6. I am the president of my class.

7. The white bowl is smaller than the blue one.

8. The forks in the dishwasher are clean.

9. My feet were cold last night.

10. The teacher’s lesson was too long.

11. My bed is comfortable.

12. Your bicycle is fast.

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Verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Some words can be both
a noun or a verb.
Circle the verbs and underline the
nouns The cats scratch the couch.
There is a scratch on the table.

walk pulley gear castle pioneer

merchant king village climb remember

think eat recliner table emotion

fight armor sword helmet run

music violin dance sing court

cup drink fold finish start

page look talk see rug

window ceiling ball car lamp

turn rock believe life end

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Verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

walk pulley gear castle pioneer

merchant king village climb remember

think eat recliner table emotion

fight armor sword helmet run

music violin dance sing court

cup drink fold finish start

page look talk see rug

window ceiling ball car lamp

turn rock believe life end

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Verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Some words can be both
a noun or a verb.
Circle the verbs and underline the
nouns The cats scratch the couch.
There is a scratch on the table.

paper bed score bottle hammer

wall sleep point water open

clean pillow dribble flow close

bulb blanket shoot write button

lick pull shelf blow pocket

like push paint watch plant

take wash draw socks try

book laundry door shirt feel

cushion basket shoes nail toes

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Verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

paper bed score bottle hammer

wall sleep point water open

clean pillow dribble flow close

bulb blanket shoot write button

lick pull shelf blow pocket

like push paint watch plant

take wash draw socks try

book laundry door shirt feel

cushion basket shoes nail toes

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Identifying verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Circle the verbs and underline the nouns.

window recorded binoculars tickle stare

milkshake dial type driveway produce

discover dine railing teepee remove

reheat watch oven arrange flag

birthday stayed supported fought consider

celebrate exercise visit robin phone

play sliced bacon package cook

shark invited develop canoe shovelled

choose fireplace brush follow insect

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Identifying verbs and nouns
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Circle the verbs and underline the nouns.

window recorded binoculars tickle stare

milkshake dial type driveway produce

discover dine railing teepee remove

reheat watch oven arrange flag

birthday stayed supported fought consider

celebrate exercise visit robin phone

play sliced bacon package cook

shark invited develop canoe shovelled

choose fireplace brush follow insect

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
Most verbs form their past tense
Rewrite each sentence in the past by adding “-ed” to the end.
tense. Finish - finished
1. They water their garden.

_______________________________________________________

2. Jackie finishes her homework.

_______________________________________________________

3. You complete several puzzles this year.

_______________________________________________________

4. I compose poems for my friends.

_______________________________________________________

5. We wash dad’s car.

________________________________

6. They walk to school.

________________________________

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. They water their garden.


They watered their garden.

2. Jackie finishes her homework.


Jackie finished her homework.

3. You complete several puzzles this year.


You completed several puzzles this year.

4. I compose poems for my friends.


I composed poems for my friends.

5. We wash dad’s car.


We washed dad’s car.

6. They walk to school.


They walked to school.

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Rewrite each sentence in the present tense.

1. The boys ran to their neighbor’s house.

_______________________________________________________

2. We counted five marbles and two dice.

_______________________________________________________

3. You sang songs in your dreams.

_______________________________________________________

4. They bumped their heads on the wall.

_______________________________________________________

5. I talked to the principal.

_______________________________________________________

6. Your sisters brushed their hair before bed.

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The boys ran to their neighbor’s house.


The boys run to their neighbor’s house.

2. We counted five marbles and two dice.


We count five marbles and two dice.

3. You sang songs in your dreams.


You sing songs in your dreams.

4. They bumped their heads on the wall.


They bump their heads on the wall.

5. I talked to the principal.


I talk to the principal.

6. Your sisters brushed their hair before bed.


Your sisters brush their hair before bed.

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
Most verbs form their
If the sentence is in the past tense, rewrite it in past tense by adding
the present tense. If the sentence is in the “-ed” at the end.
present tense, rewrite it in the past tense. call - called

1. Lucy plays the piano.

_______________________________________________________

2. They covered their ears.

_______________________________________________________

3. The players passed the ball around.

_______________________________________________________

4. We want to visit Chicago.

_______________________________________________________

5. You watch the cat sleeping.

_______________________________________________________

6. I colored the pumpkin orange.

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Past and present tense
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Lucy plays the piano.


Lucy played the piano.
2. They covered their ears.
They cover their ears.
3. The players passed the ball around.
The players pass the ball around.
4. We want to visit Chicago.
We wanted to visit Chicago.
5. You watch the cat sleeping.
You watched the cat sleeping.
6. I colored the pumpkin orange.
I color the pumpkin orange.

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Past progressive: was helping
Present progressive: is helping
Fill in the chart. Future progressive: will be helping

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

walk was walking is walking will be walking

talk

finish

think

circle

eat

hunt

run

play

speak

answer

read

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

walk was walking is walking will be walking

talk was talking is talking will be talking

finish was finishing is finishing will be finishing

think was thinking is thinking will be thinking

circle was circling is circling will be circling

eat was eating is eating will be eating

hunt was hunting is hunting will be hunting

run was running is running will be running

play was playing is playing will be playing

speak was speaking is speaking will be speaking

answer was answering is answering will be answering

read was reading is reading will be reading

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Past progressive: was listening
Present progressive: is listening
Fill in the chart. Future progressive: will be listening

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

fish was fishing is fishing will be fishing

color

write

ride

climb

drink

look

share

slide

sleep

visit

snore

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

fish was fishing is fishing will be fishing

color was coloring is coloring will be coloring

write was writing is writing will be writing

ride was riding is riding will be riding

climb was climbing is climbing will be climbing

drink was drinking is drinking will be drinking

look was looking is looking will be looking

share was sharing is sharing will be sharing

slide was sliding is sliding will be sliding

sleep was sleeping is sleeping will be sleeping

visit was visiting is visiting will be visiting

snore was snoring is snoring will be snoring

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Past progressive: was thinking
Present progressive: is thinking
Fill in the chart. Future progressive: will be thinking

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

make was making is making will be making

bake

cook

freeze

place

put

drop

cut

flip

grill

fry

save

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Progressive verb tenses
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

Verb Past progressive Present progressive Future progressive

make was making is making will be making

bake was baking is baking will be baking

cook was cooking is cooking will be cooking

freeze was freezing is freezing will be freezing

place was placing is placing will be placing

put was putting is putting will be putting

drop was dropping is dropping will be dropping

cut was cutting is cutting will be cutting

flip was flipping is flipping will be flipping

grill was grilling is grilling will be grilling

fry was frying is frying will be frying

save was saving is saving will be saving

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Example: (to run)
Write the form of the verb that agrees with the Johnny runs
subject. The boys run

1. The children ___collect___ Pokémon


cards. (to collect)

2. Angela __________ ketchup on her eggs. (to put)

3. He __________ that I am a nice friend. (to think)

4. They __________ home after school. (to walk)

5. We __________ water instead of juice. It’s better for us. (to drink)

6. I __________ with my mother every day. (to talk)

7. You __________ excellent spaghetti sauce. (to make)

8. She __________ really fast for her age. (to type)

9. It __________ like it will rain. (to look)

10. We __________ our bikes to our friend’s house. (to ride)

11. He ___________ his room every week. (to clean)

12. The teacher __________ the students while


they work. (to observe)

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The children ___collect___ Pokémon cards. (to collect)


2. Angela ___puts___ ketchup on her eggs. (to put)
3. He ___thinks___ that I am a nice friend. (to think)
4. They ___walk___ home after school. (to walk)
5. We ___drink___ water instead of juice. It’s better for us. (to drink)
6. I ___talk___ with my mother every day. (to talk)
7. You ___make___ excellent spaghetti sauce. (to make)
8. She ___types___ really fast for her age. (to type)
9. It ___looks___ like it will rain. (to look)
10. We ___ride___ our bikes to our friend’s house. (to ride)
11. He __cleans__ his room every week. (to clean)
12. The teacher __observes _ the students while they work. (to observe)

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Example: (to run)
Write the form of the verb that agrees with the Johnny runs
subject. The boys run

1. He ___stays___ in a hotel during his


vacation. (to stay)

2. Your friend __________ to the pool every week. (to go)

3. He __________ the door to get inside. (to push)

4. They __________ their laundry every Thursday. (to wash)

5. Felicia ___________ many books in a month. (to read)

6. We usually __________ everything that is on our plate. (to eat)

7. You __________ that you can solve the problem. (to think)

8. She __________ a new song every morning. (to sing)

9. They __________ to another country in the summer. (to travel)

10. Your mother ___________ the best mac and cheese. (to make)

11. Silver __________ over time. (to tarnish)

12. Your brother __________ too much


television. (to watch)

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. He ___stays___ in a hotel during his vacation. (to stay)

2. Your friend ___goes___ to the pool every week. (to go)

3. He ___pushes___ the door to get inside. (to push)

4. They ___wash___ their laundry every Thursday. (to wash)

5. Felicia ___reads ___ many books in a month. (to read)

6. We usually ___eat___ everything that is on our plate. (to eat)

7. You ___think___ that you can solve the problem. (to think)

8. She ___sings___ a new song every morning. (to sing)

9. They ___travel___ to another country in the summer. (to travel)

10. Your mother ___makes___ the best mac and cheese. (to make)

11. Silver ___tarnishes ___ over time. (to tarnish)

12. Your brother ___watches___ too much television. (to watch)

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Example: (to run)
Write the form of the verb that agrees with the Johnny runs
subject. The boys run

1. The lights ___turn___ on


automatically. (to turn)

2. The phone __________ three times before the


answering machine picks up. (to ring)

3. James _________ his bed every day. (to make)

4. Kindness __________ a long way with people. (to go)

5. Spring __________ winter. (to follow)

6. Every day, they __________ to put their books in their bag. (to
remember)

7. We ____________ at the gym in the afternoon. (to exercise)

8. You __________ your clothes by separate colors. (to sort)

9. I __________ all the options before I write my answer. (to consider)

10. She __________ her teeth in the morning and at night. (to brush)

11. Her friend __________ all the time. (to smile)

12. We __________ at our desk when we are in the class. (to sit)

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Subject-verb agreement
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. The lights ___turn___ on automatically. (to turn)

2. The phone ___rings___ three times before the answering machine


picks up. (to ring)

3. James ___makes___ his bed every day. (to make)

4. Kindness ___goes___ a long way with people. (to go)

5. Spring ___follows___ winter. (to follow)

6. Every day, they ___remember___ to put their books in their bag. (to
remember)

7. We ___exercise ___ at the gym in the afternoon. (to exercise)

8. You ___sort___ your clothes by separate colors. (to sort)

9. I _consider_ all the options before I write my answer. (to consider)

10. She ___brushes __ her teeth in the morning and at night. (to brush)

11. Her friend ___smiles___ all the time. (to smile)

12. We ___sit___ at our desk when we are in the class. (to sit)

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Commonly confused verbs: can - may
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
Write “can” or “may” in each sentence. “Can” is used to show ability.
“May” is the most polite way
to express permission.
1. I ___can___ write with both hands.

2. You __________ go to the bathroom.

3. Your parents __________ visit Mexico next winter.

4. Melody __________ play the piano beautifully.

5. _________ I have the butter, please?

6. She ________ cook an amazing meal.

7. You __________ have a second helping of dessert.

8. Yes, they __________ play with their blocks in the living room.

9. __________ you put the leftovers in the fridge, please?

10. _________ I eat the last piece of cake?

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Commonly confused verbs: can - may
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. I ___can___ write with both hands.

2. You ___may___ go to the bathroom.

3. Your parents ___may___ visit Mexico next winter.

4. Melody ___can___ play the piano beautifully.

5. ___May___ I have the butter, please?

6. She ___can___ cook an amazing meal.

7. You ___may___ have a second helping of dessert.

8. Yes, they ___may___ play with their blocks in the living room.

9. ___Can___ you put the leftovers in the fridge, please?

10. ___May___ I eat the last piece of cake?

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

A phrasal verb is made


Underline the phrasal verb in each sentence. of a verb plus another
word like up, down,
1. Can someone pick up the phone? after, to, in, out, etc.

Pick up, show off, get in


2. You dad hung up the picture last night.

3. The children got off the playground climber and ran home.

4. His mom waved for him to get in the car.

5. The sitter looked after the children.

6. Sophie bent down to pick up her pencil.

7. The students stood up for the national anthem.

8. Will you invite your friend to sit down?

9. Ellen walked in the room.

10. Put down your tablet; it’s dinner time.

11. What time do you get up in the morning?

12. His uncle filled up the car with gasoline.

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Can someone pick up the phone?


2. You dad hung up the picture last night.
3. The children got off the playground climber and ran home.
4. His mom waved for him to get in the car.
5. The sitter looked after the children.
6. Sophie bent down to pick up her pencil.
7. The students stood up for the national anthem.
8. Will you invite your friend to sit down?
9. Ellen walked in the room.
10. Put down your tablet; it’s dinner time.
11. What time do you get up in the morning?
12. His uncle filled up the car with gasoline.

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
A phrasal verb is made
of a verb plus a
Underline the phrasal verb in each sentence. preposition another
word like up, down,
1. They called off the search. They found after, to, in, out, etc.
the cat.
Stand up, fill in, look
2. We should cut back on sugar; we eat into, grow up, count on
too much of it.

3. The man gave away his fortune.

4. Remember to hand in your assignment.

5. The cat knocked over the flower vase.

6. Don’t leave out any detail.

7. She works so hard; she doesn’t want to let her parents down.

8. The meeting is put off until next week.

9. The boy took apart the toy and found what was broken.

10. They carried out their orders.

11. Your Spanish teacher comes from South America.

12. The daughter takes after her mother.

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. They called off the search. They found the cat.


2. We should cut back on sugar; we eat too much of it.
3. The man gave away his fortune.
4. Remember to hand in your assignment.
5. The cat knocked over the flower vase.
6. Don’t leave out any detail.
7. She works so hard; she doesn’t want to let her parents down.
8. The meeting is put off until next week.
9. The boy took apart the toy and found what was broken.
10. They carried out their orders.
11. Your Spanish teacher comes from South America.
12. The daughter takes after her mother.

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

A phrasal verb is made


Underline the phrasal verb in each sentence. of a verb plus another
word like up, down,
1. Tim was brought up by his after, to, in, out, etc.
grandmother.
Walk out, get up, get in,
cut off
2. The contestant called on his friend for
support.

3. Give her a call; she needs some cheering up.

4. Alex came up with the answer by himself.

5. The researcher came across some interesting findings.

6. Aunt Lucy dropped by for a visit.

7. Your friend dropped off your ball. You had left it at school.

8. Angela gave out the answer to her partners.

9. Don’t give up; it will get easier.

10. The players hung out after the game.

11. Make sure you log off the computer when you are done.

12. You could look up the answer on Wikipedia.

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Phrasal verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Tim was brought up by his grandmother.


2. The contestant called on his friend for support.
3. Give her a call; she needs some cheering up.
4. Alex came up with the answer by himself.
5. The researcher came across some interesting findings.
6. Aunt Lucy dropped by for a visit.
7. Your friend dropped off your ball. You had left it at school.
8. Angela gave out the answer to her partners.
9. Don’t give up; it will get easier.
10. The players hung out after the game.
11. Make sure you log off the computer when you are done.
12. You could look up the answer on Wikipedia.

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Commonly confused verbs: raise – rise - rose
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Hint:
We will raise the curtain.
Write “raise”, “rise” or “rose” in each The curtain will rise.
sentence. The curtain rose.

1. ___Raise___ your hand before you answer the question.

2. The sun __________ in the east.

3. Parents ________ their children the best they can.

4. We always __________ for the national anthem.

5. They __________ the gate before driving through.

6. They __________ to their feet when the principal walks in.

7. The custodian will ___________ the flag this morning.

8. The mountains ___ against the sky.

9. The cat will ____ her kittens to use the litter box.

10. If you have a question, ______ your hand.

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Commonly confused verbs: raise – rise - rose
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. ___Raise___ your hand before you answer the question.

2. The sun ___rises___ in the east.

3. Parents ___raise___ their children the best they can.

4. We always ___raise___ for the national anthem.

5. They ___rise___ the gate before driving through.

6. They ___rose___ to their feet when the principal walks in.

7. The custodian will ___raise___ the flag this morning.

8. The mountains ___rise___ against the sky.

9. The cat will ___raise___ her kittens to use the litter box.

10. If you have a question, ___raise___ your hand.

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Write if the sentence is in the past, present or future.

___Past__ 1. They climbed that hill easily.

_____________ 2. We will travel to Europe next summer.

_____________ 3. They play soccer in the sunshine.

_____________ 4. The children ate their vegetables.

_____________ 5. You will see your best friend next weekend.

_____________ 6. She brushes her teeth every night.

Write a sentence about playing basketball in each tense.

Past

____________________________________________________________

Present

____________________________________________________________

Future

____________________________________________________________

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

___Past__ 1. They climbed that hill easily.

___Future____ 2. We will travel to Europe next summer.

___Present_ 3. They play soccer in the sunshine.

___Past___ 4. The children ate their vegetables.

___Future__ 5. You will see your best friend next weekend.

___Present__ 6. She brushes her teeth every night.

Write one sentence in each tense.

Past
Answer will vary

Present
Answer will vary

Future
Answer will vary

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Write if the sentence is in the past, present or future.

___Past__ 1. The squirrel hid nuts in his nest.

_____________ 2. Bears hibernate in the winter.

_____________ 3. Winter will be long this year.

_____________ 4. A new movie will come out on Friday.

_____________ 5. We are ready for school.

_____________ 6. Mom made our lunches for us.

Write a sentence about going to movies in each tense.

Past

____________________________________________________________

Present

____________________________________________________________

Future

____________________________________________________________

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

___Past__ 1. The squirrel hid nuts in his nest.

___Present_ 2. Bears hibernate in the winter.

___Future__ 3. Winter will be long this year.

___Future__ 4. A new movie will come out on Friday.

___Present_ 5. We are ready for school.

___Past__ 6. Mom made our lunches for us.

Write one sentence in each tense.

Past
Answer will vary

Present
Answer will vary

Future
Answer will vary

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Write if the sentence is in the past, present or future.

___Past__ 1. Elephants have long trunks.

_____________ 2. Our family visited Africa last year.

_____________ 3. Some say insects will rule the world one day.

_____________ 4. Melissa finished her research project.

_____________ 5. Mark wears a T-shirt.

_____________ 6. The school year will end in June.

Write a sentence about helping friends in each tense.

Past

____________________________________________________________

Present

____________________________________________________________

Future

____________________________________________________________

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Past, present or future tense?
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

___Present_ 1. Elephants have long trunks.

___Past__ 2. Our family visited Africa last year.

___Future__ 3. Some say insects will rule the world one day.

___Past__ 4. Melissa finished her research project.

___Present_ 5. Mark wears a T-shirt.

___Future__ 6. The school year will end in June.

Write one sentence in each tense.

Past
Answer will vary

Present
Answer will vary

Future
Answer will vary

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Commonly confused verbs: will - would
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
“Will” is used for an action in
Write “will” or “would” in each sentence. the future:
Jane will go to the store
tomorrow.
1. Tomorrow we ___will__ go to the
movies. “Would” is used when an
action may happen if
2. You __________ finish your something else happens:
homework if you knew what to do. Jane would go to the store if
she had time.
3. __________ you pass me the salt? “Would” can also be the
past tense of will:
4. Frank __________ write his teacher a Yesterday, Jane said she
letter. would go to the store today.

5. You __________ help your dad with


this task.

6. Your friend __________ come to the


show if he could.

7. I __________ like to go with you, if my mom says yes.

8. You __________ look both ways before crossing the street.

9. They __________ go on a vacation next year.

10. Nancy said she ______ miss school today.

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Commonly confused verbs: will - would
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

1. Tomorrow we _ __will___go to the movies.

2. You ___would___finish your homework if you knew what to do.

3. ___Would___you pass me the salt?

4. Frank _ __will___write his teacher a letter.

5. You ___will___help your dad with this task.

6. Your friend _ __would___come to the show if he could.

7. I ___would___like to go with you, if my mom says yes.

8. You ___will___look both ways before crossing the street.

9. They ___will___go on a vacation next year.

10. Nancy said she _ __would___miss school today.

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Identifying verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Verbs are doing words.
A verb can express
Circle the verbs in the sentences. a physical action (e.g. to climb),
a mental action (e.g. to remember)
1. The man was late; his wife
or a state of being (e.g. to be).
waited for him by the door.

2. James remembered to make his bed this morning.

3. Last night, mom baked a cake and a dozen cookies.

4. Jenna picked up the ball and threw it to Sophia.

5. The students ran outside when the bell rang.

6. After recess, everyone returned to class.

7. Melissa and her brother played at the park until supper.

8. First you measure the flour, then you pour it in a bowl.

9. Saturday, we vacuumed the living room and washed the kitchen floor.

10. Matthew folded his sweater and put it in his closet.

11. The grandmother rocked the baby until she fell asleep.

12. When I am sad, I sing a happy song.

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Identifying verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers
1. The man was late; his wife waited for him by the door.

2. James remembered to make his bed this morning.

3. Last night, mom baked a cake and a dozen cookies.

4. Jenna picked up the ball and threw it to Sophia.

5. The students ran outside when the bell rang.

6. After recess, everyone returned to class.

7. Melissa and her brother played at the park until supper.

8. First you measure the flour, then you pour it in a bowl.

9. Saturday, we vacuumed the living room and washed the kitchen floor.

10. Matthew folded his sweater and put it in his closet.

11. The grandmother rocked the baby until she fell asleep.

12. When I am sad, I sing a happy song.

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Identifying verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs in the sentences.

1. There were no seats at the concert, so we stood.

2. Bill helped Tina with her homework.

3. My dad looked very happy when he got an award.

4. I packed myself a snack for after school.

5. Joe covered second base for the whole game.

6. The dog barked at the cat in the tree.

7. My mom framed the picture that I drew.

8. The teacher explained present tense and past tense.

9. The waiter served us lemonade and French fries.

10. Cathy raises chickens for their eggs.

11. My brother opened his laptop computer to check his mail.

12. We all watched the last game together.

Verbs are doing words.


A verb can express a physical action (e.g. to run), a mental
action (e.g. to think) or a state of being (e.g. to be).

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Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs in the sentences.

1. There were no seats at the concert, so we stood.

2. Bill helped Tina with her homework.

3. My dad looked very happy when he got an award.

4. I packed myself a snack for after school.

5. Joe covered second base for the whole game.

6. The dog barked at the cat in the tree.

7. My mom framed the picture that I drew.

8. The teacher explained present tense and past tense.

9. The waiter served us lemonade and French fries.

10. Cathy raises chickens for their eggs.

11. My brother opened his laptop computer to check his mail.

12. We all watched the last game together.

Verbs are doing words.


A verb can express a physical action (e.g. to run), a mental
action (e.g. to think) or a state of being (e.g. to be).

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Identifying verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs in the sentences.

1. The boat floated away because Sam forgot to tie it up.

2. My aunt’s dog squeaks his toys very loudly.

3. Paul offered to help with the chores.

4. I ordered a large pizza with ham and mushrooms.

5. My cat jumped up onto the counter.

6. We forgot to return the books to the library.

7. Mike decided to do a puzzle on the rainy day.

8. I reached for the book on the top shelf.

9. The steak tasted really good with gravy.

10. Holly spent all of her allowance at once.

11. The snake scared me, and I screamed for help.

12. We picked flat rocks so we could skip them into the water.

Verbs are doing words.


A verb can express a physical action (e.g. to run), a mental
action (e.g. to think) or a state of being (e.g. to be).

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Identifying verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs in the sentences.

1. The boat floated away because Sam forgot to tie it up.

2. My aunt’s dog squeaks his toys very loudly.

3. Paul offered to help with the chores.

4. I ordered a large pizza with ham and mushrooms.

5. My cat jumped up onto the counter.

6. We forgot to return the books to the library.

7. Mike decided to do a puzzle on the rainy day.

8. I reached for the book on the top shelf.

9. The steak tasted really good with gravy.

10. Holly spent all of her allowance at once.

11. The snake scared me, and I screamed for help.

12. We picked flat rocks so we could skip them into the water.

Verbs are doing words.


A verb can express a physical action (e.g. to run), a mental
action (e.g. to think) or a state of being (e.g. to be).

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Verbs and sentences
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Circle the verbs.

added carrot mixed pulled took


apple decide orange ran tuned
arranged finished painted stopped used
begin helped picks story unison
climbed liked practice tarnished zipper

Use the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. The sailors pulled on the ropes and the sails extended.


2. The firefighters put on their suits, drove to the fire and
_______________the tall ladder.
3. The hair stylist _____________ his scissors to cut the woman’s hair.
4. The baker ____________ the flour and the water together before adding
the eggs.
5. The florist cut the flowers and ____________ them into a nice bouquet.
6. The chef stirred his soup carefully, then ____________ more salt.
7. The artist ____________ a beautiful portrait of his subject.
8. The bus driver ____________ to let more people on the bus.
9. The doctor ____________ her patient’s pulse before listening to his heart.
10. The coach ____________ the players learn a new strategy.
11. Every time the secretary ____________ up the phone, the line cuts off.
12. The musician ____________ her guitar before she began to play.

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Verbs and sentences
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet

Answers

added carrot mixed pulled took


apple decide orange ran tuned
arranged finished painted stopped used
begin helped picks story unison
climbed liked practice tarnished zipper

1. The sailors pulled on the ropes and the sails extended.


2. The firefighters put on their suits, drove to the fire and climbed the
tall ladder.
3. The hair stylist used his scissors to cut the woman’s hair.
4. The baker pulled the flour and the water together before adding the
eggs.
5. The florist cut the flowers and arranged them into a nice bouquet.
6. The chef stirred his soup carefully, then added more salt.
7. The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his subject.
8. The bus driver stopped to let more people on the bus.
9. The doctor took her patient’s pulse before listening to his heart.
10. The coach helped the players learn a new strategy.
11. Every time the secretary picks up the phone, the line cuts off.
12. The musician tuned her guitar before she began to play.

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Using verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs.
prepared hot dogs launched supported developed
passed photo played created computer
understand theater includes seems shed
rushed groaned airplane realize hiked

Complete the sentences using the verbs from above.


1. The meal ____________ two side dishes.
2. My uncle _______ to the store to get there before it closed.
3. I ____________ a very difficult math test last week.
4. We __________ when we heard what dinner would be.
5. Aunt Sara ___________ an amazing video game.
6. The thick branches ___________ our tree house.
7. My little brother ____________ his model rocket yesterday.
8. Mary and I __________ far into the woods to pick berries.
9. Dad ____________ thrilled with his new fishing boat.
10. Most dogs ___________ a lot of fur at least twice a year.
11. We _________ the problem because it was explained well.
12. I ______ for our vacation by packing a week ahead of time.

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Using verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs.

prepared hot dogs launched supported developed


passed photo played created computer
understand theater includes seems shed
rushed groaned airplane realize hiked

Complete the sentences using the verbs from above.


1. The meal includes two side dishes.
2. My uncle rushed to the store to get there before it closed.
3. I passed a very difficult math test last week.
4. We groaned when we heard what dinner would be.
5. Aunt Sara created an amazing video game.
6. The thick branches supported our tree house.
7. My little brother launched his model rocket yesterday.
8. Mary and I hiked far into the woods to pick berries.
9. Dad seems thrilled with his new fishing boat.
10. Most dogs shed a lot of fur at least twice a year.
11. We understand the problem because it was explained well.
12. I prepared for our vacation by packing a week ahead of time.

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Using verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs.
replaced twirled balloons study found
assembled wired laughs candy shook
involve order highlights dictionary dances
pitched planted pillow spread upgraded

Complete the sentences using the verbs from above.


1. My uncle ________ at all of my silly jokes.
2. The class ______ in the gym for a presentation.
3. It took a long time, but I _______ the hidden treasure.
4. Our teacher ______ the best parts of the book.
5. Nate _______ a curve ball, and we won the game.
6. Katie ______ very well to rock music.
7. My mom _______ my computer for me.
8. She was so excited that she ____ around in circles.
9. I always ________ cream cheese on my bagels.
10. Dan _____ with excitement when he got a new cellphone.
11. The school ______ a beautiful flower garden.
12. If I want to do well on the test, I _____ hard.

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Using verbs
Grade 3 Verbs Worksheet
Circle the verbs.

replaced twirled balloons study found


assembled wired laughs candy shook
involve order highlights dictionary dances
pitched planted pillow spread upgraded

Complete the sentences using the verbs from above.


1. My uncle laughs at all of my silly jokes.
2. The class assembled in the gym for a presentation.
3. It took a long time, but I found the hidden treasure.
4. Our teacher highlights the best parts of the book.
5. Nate pitched a curve ball, and we won the game.
6. Katie dances very well to rock music.
7. My mom wired my computer for me.
8. She was so excited that she twirled around in circles.
9. I always spread cream cheese on my bagels.
10. Dan shook with excitement when he got a new cellphone.
11. The school planted a beautiful flower garden.
12. If I want to do well on the test, I study hard.

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